Introduction to the;
Dorset Premier Football League
The league was formed in 1957 and was initially called the Dorset Football Combination League.
The 2019/2020 Season will be contested by 17 teams covering the entire county of Dorset and neighbouring Counties.
The objective of the League on its formation was to increase the standard of football in Dorset, an ideal that still holds true today as the League currently sits at Step 7 of the FA's National League System.
The DPL is proud to have been awarded it's FA Standard Charter League Status.
Recent Updates
3rd January 2026
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HAPPY NEW YEAR .....
The New year got off to a bang with goals a plenty in the 6 games that survived the current freeze.
Dorchester Sports FC who beat near neighbours Balti Sports FC 4-1 at the Avenue Stadium have now moved to the top of the table, scoring for the hosts were Dylan Ellis [x2] Owen Peart & Brin Doyle with Jack Summers scoring the visitors consolation. Blandford United FC helped themselves to a 4-0 win at home against Gillingham Town FC, scoring for the hosts were Jimmy Fry with a brace including 1 from the penalty spot, Ashley Wells and Elliott Manson, who later saw red. 1point behind in 3rd place are Dorchester Sports FC who beat near neighbours Balti Sports FC 4-1 at the Avenue Stadium, scoring for the hosts were Dylan Ellis [x2] Owen Peart & Brin Doyle with Jack Summers scoring the visitors consolation. Bournemouth Electric FC put their visitors from Sherborne Town FC Reserves to the sword as the hosts won 7-0 with goals from Oliver Bird [x2] an OG, Aza Khider, Lucas Phillips, Dillon King & Daniel Reeks.
Swanage Town & Herston FC also won 7-0 this afternoon as they defeated Bridport FC Reserves in the Purbeck, scoring for the Swans were Charlie Pitt, Cody Moore, Ogun Gundogdu, Cohen Lee, Curtis Young & a brace of Penalties from Will Pryor, Marcus Smith saw red for the hosts after picking up 2 Yellows. Westland Sports FC won 2-0 at Hamworthy United FC Reserves with 1st half goals from Phil Ormrod & an OG, finally Holt United FC won on the road also after a 4-2 win at Wimborne Town FC Reserves, scoring for the Bulls were Kayne Daysh [p] Billy Bradley & a brace from Albie Turner, scoring for the hosts were ?????
On 18 July 2020 the FA issued guidelines for the return of outdoor competitive grassroots football.
In summary
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From August outdoor competitive football can commence e.g for pre-season friendlies
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From September grassroots leagues can commence competitions
The DPL Management Committee will be meeting by the end of this coming week to discuss the situation with a proposed Club Secretaries meeting by the end of July.
Meanwhile, clubs are strongly advised the read the full statement by clicking on the below link:
Useful Links
To All Club Secretaries:
Having reviewed what was said at the recent AGM, please can I confirm that the club secretaries should register their players on the Whole Game System. At the same time the player registration form(s) should either be scanned across to me or a hard copy be posted to me so that I can complete the registration process.
Please excuse the confusion by comment at the AGM.
Hilary
DPL Registration Secretary
League Handbook 2019/2020
Event | Date | Venue |
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Start of season 2022 / 2023 | Saturday 13th August 2022 at 15:00 |